A faster, safer, easier way to manage your website
At Melon Design & Marketing, we've spent years developing websites that not only look exceptional but perform flawlessly. Along the way, we discovered that most off-the-shelf content management systems are either too complicated, too bloated, or too restrictive. That's why we built Engine — our own streamlined, high-performance CMS designed to put you in control of your website without the usual headaches. Engine is fast, intuitive, secure, and made to keep your ongoing costs low.
Engine CMS features
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Content Management System
A powerful CMS developed with the express purpose of making it incredibly easy for our clients to update, amend and create new content and pages on their website.
Contact Organiser and CRM
Manage your contacts and subscriptions database with ease. Easily import existing databases, export, view contacts in map views and store social networking info.
Downloads
Upload, manage and host your digital files and downloads before easily adding links to make them accessible to your website visitors.
Social Networking
With a single click you can post your latest website content, such as news and blogs to all your social media sites including Facebook, and Twitter.
Video Management
Easily embed videos from streaming services such as YouTube or Vimeo to help promiote your business and engage with customers.
Media Management
Batch upload, crop and specify file names, alt and title information for images, videos and downloads. All website assets are managed via this easy to use media module.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics allows you to track browsing trends and exit points with comprehensive statistics and graphs depicting visits, bounce rates, device usage and many other useful details.
Users and Groups
Manage your team of Engine CMS users and your website users, subscribers, members and customers to ensure complete control and security of all online activity.
Search Engine Optimisation
Manage page titles, descriptions and meta information for any page or asset on your website to maximise the potential of your website to hit the top of the rankings.
More about Engine CMS
Engine CMS: Powering Websites That Perform
Engine was designed to bridge the gap between creative freedom and professional security. It provides businesses with a robust platform to manage their own content without the "technical debt" or unnecessary complexity often found in generic systems. Unlike platforms built for developers, Engine was created for real users. Its clean, intuitive interface ensures that updating text, swapping images, or adding entirely new sections is a seamless process.
From managing SEO meta-data to organising galleries and news feeds, you can maintain your digital presence quickly and confidently—all without needing a single line of code or a confusing array of plug-ins.
Security by Design
Your digital security is our priority, which is why Engine is built from the ground up with a "safety-first" architecture. Because the system is custom-coded and maintained entirely in-house by the Melon development team, your site isn't exposed to the common vulnerabilities and third-party risks associated with open-source platforms.
We proactively monitor and update the core environment to protect against modern threats, ensuring that your data—and your customers’ data—remains secure. This hands-on approach provides a level of peace of mind that off-the-shelf solutions simply cannot match.
Predictable Costs and Long-Term Value
Managing a high-end website shouldn’t result in an expensive, ongoing administrative burden. Engine is engineered to be lean, eliminating the need for costly license fees, recurring subscriptions, or the constant cycle of paid plug-in renewals. Once your site is live, it simply works. By removing the dependency on external third-party software, we significantly reduce maintenance time and technical friction.
Engineered for Elite Performance
Beyond its ease of use, Engine is a high-performance framework built for measurable results. Every website powered by Engine is optimised for speed, providing your users with a lightning-fast browsing experience that reduces bounce rates. The code is inherently clean and search-engine friendly, ensuring that your SEO efforts aren't hampered by platform bloat. Furthermore, the system is fully responsive, adapting perfectly across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices to ensure your brand looks professional on every screen, from launch day and beyond.
Bespoke Support from Real Experts
Unlike generic CMS platforms where you are just another ticket in a system, every Engine website is a bespoke collaboration. We tailor the management interface to fit your specific business workflows, branding, and goals, ensuring the tools you use every day are a perfect fit for your requirements. Most importantly, you are backed by the people who actually built the software.